Kyle Steinike

“If you want to avoid criticism, create less.

If you want to avoid irrelevance, create more.”

What you find interesting is a better predictor of success than what you’re good at.

Curiosity isn’t random; it’s a compass.

The best response is often, “You might be right.”

The next time someone disagrees with you or criticizes you, just shrug your shoulders and say, ‘you might be right,’ and watch the energy change.

If you care about the outcome, focus on what’s right, not who is right.

Keep the goal in mind. ​

Thus Ikea, the giant home goods retailer, moved from setting out specific goals for a full year to scenarios that allow wiggle room as the outlook changes.

“Three qualities that have nothing to do with talent or intelligence, but can make a dramatic impact on your results:

• Cheerful. You are pleasant to work with and generally raise the level of energy in the room.


• Accountable. You feel personally responsible for what you want to accomplish. It is not someone else’s job. It’s your job.


• Adaptable. You can

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“I read once that the true mark of a pro — at anything — is that he understands, loves, and is good at even the drudgery of his profession.”